The life and works of Robert Louis Stevenson will be celebrated in
the city of Edinburgh and across the world on Robert Louis Stevenson Day
(Wednesday 13 November).

Held each year on his birthday, fun and friendly activities
are staged across the city to bring alive his life and words to inspire
and entertain both young and old alike.

The UNESCO City of Literature Trust and partners have created a number of
opportunities for the public to join in including; dramatic readings of his
work, five specially commissioned 'in the footsteps of Stevenson' walking
tours, an event with award-winning writer Louise Welsh and BBC broadcaster
James Naughtie and a virtual trail focusing on major landmarks from his life
and stories.

The City of Edinburgh Council will fly a Jolly Roger flag above
the City Chambers in celebration of RLS Day 2013.

Ali Bowden, Director of the
UNESCO City of Literature Trust said: “Robert Louis Stevenson is a national
treasure, every year we unearth new information about his life or works. He was such a
complex and talented man. I hope everyone around the world joins us to
celebrate the rich legacy that he left his home town, Edinburgh.”

Councillor Richard Lewis, the city’s Culture & Sport Convener,
City of Edinburgh Council said: “Robert Louis Stevenson is one of
Edinburgh's most cherished sons and we pay tribute to him year round
with the city's unique and fascinating Stevenson archive in the Writers'
Museum. RLS Day is a special date in the city’s cultural calendar and a
fitting tribute to his life, work and legacy. We’re delighted to
support the City of Literature Trust and our other partners in paying
homage to a truly great figure in Scottish literary history.”

For full listings of
the events please visit www.cityofliterature.com. Please show your support for RLS Day 2013 on Twitter #RLSDay @EdinCityofLit

This entry was posted by Media Team on 13/11/2013.

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